Farm Close is in Oakdale, Blackwood and in Caerphilly district. NP12 0DS is located in the Penmaen electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islwyn. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Farm Close, Oakdale, Blackwood, NP12 0DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP12 0DX, NP12 0NN, NP12 0DN, NP12 0DU, NP12 0LN, NP12 0EG, NP12 0NR, NP12 0DT, NP12 0DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP12 0DS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 54% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 47.1% | 46% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.7% | 32.7% | 4.0% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 43.3% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 11% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 9.5% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.8% | 40.4% | 4.6% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 29.3% | -9.4% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 16% | 16.9% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 8.5% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 4.9% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 3.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.2% | 26.8% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 14.6% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 11.9% | -7.1% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6.1% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 14.9% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 22.2% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.3% | 99% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 99.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.9% | 99.7% | 3.8% | 83.2% | 16.5% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 99.7% | 3.8% | 83.2% | 16.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -9.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 26.9% | 13.5% | 13.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.6% | 37.2% | 19.4% |
| Christian | 34.3% | 46.2% | -11.9% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farm Close was 31.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.7% lower than the Crumlin average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Farm Close has the 7th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Crumlin and the 106th lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.0%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Farm Close, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2024-05-23 | £178,199 |
| 16 Farm Close, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2023-11-17 | £200,733 |
| 31 Farm Close, Blackwood, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2023-10-30 | £177,759 |
| 36 Farm Close, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-06-02 | £218,097 |
| 11 Farm Close, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-05-20 | £245,691 |
NP12 0DS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhiw Syr Dafyedd Primary Oakdale , NP12 0NA | - not rated | 760 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackwood Comprehensive School Ty Isha Terrace , Cen Fforest NP12 1ER | - not rated | 1,624 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blackwood Primary School Apollo Way , NP12 1WA | - not rated | 1,820 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Libanus Primary School Libanus Rd , Blackwood NP12 1EH | - not rated | 1,965 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cefn Fforest Primary School Cefn Fforest Avenue , Cefn Fforest NP12 3JX | - not rated | 2,181 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale Community Centre – Warm Hub | Community Centre, Pen-Rhiw Avenue | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Oak Inn | Cross Oak Inn, Cross Oak Cottages | 355 yd | |
| Oakdale Rugby Football Club | 12-13 Central Buildings | 481 yd | |
| The Rock | The Rock, Tredegar Road | 805 yd | |
| Blackwood Golf Club | Blackwood Golf Club,, Lon Pennant | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chinese Oakdale | 6 Central Buildings | 510 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 36.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 68.29 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 68.29 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.34 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.